Forrest Gump

1994 · directed by Robert Zemeckis

Rating

91/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

AFI 100, Oscar Winner, NFR

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

Forrest Gump (1994), directed by Robert Zemeckis, rates 91/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Tom Hanks
• Robin Wright
• Gary Sinise
• Sally Field
• Mykelti Williamson
• Michael Conner Humphreys
• Hanna Hall
• Haley Joel Osment
• Siobhan Fallon Hogan
• Rebecca Williams

Crew

• Don Burgess — Director of Photography
• Arthur Schmidt — Editor
• Alan Silvestri — Original Music Composer
• Eric Roth — Screenplay

More from Robert Zemeckis

1. Back to the Future (1985) — 90/100 · hit
2. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) — 82/100 · hit
3. Cast Away (2000) — 79/100
4. Flight (2012) — 73/100
5. The Walk (2015) — 73/100
6. Back to the Future Part III (1990) — 72/100

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